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Course Code: EWK 2 Title: ENGINE WATCHKEEPING WITH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STCW Function: 3

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Quiz: (  ) MQ1 ( ) MQ2 ( ) FQ1 ( ) FQ2 Periodic Exam: ( ) MIDTERM ( / ) FINALS

Course Outcome Learning Outcome

Topics Test Items/Questions: 50 items
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1.What are the resources available in engine room? {
A. Ship engine
B. fuel oil
C. lubrication
D. All choices
2. What is a system of achieving a safe engineering operation by proactively
managing personnel, equipment, and information? {
A. Engine room resource management
Planning B. Safety management system
operation of C. International Safety management
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engine room D. Operational management system
resources 3.How do you use engine room management? {
A. All the choices
B. Allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resource
C. Effective communication and assertiveness and leadership
D. Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
4. Which of the following actions should normally be taken during each watch
when the auxiliary boiler is in operation? {
A. Vent air from the steam drum
B. Observe general boiler performance.
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C. Lift the safety valves by hand.
D. Inspect and clean burner oil solenoid valves}
5.What following actions should normally be taken during each watch when the
auxiliary boiler is in operation? {
A. Test boiler water alkalinity
B. Inspect and clean burner fuel oil solenoid valves
C. Lift the safety valves by hand
D. Blowdown the water gage glass}
6.What are engine room resources? {
A. By proactively managing personnel, equipment, and information.
B. All the choices
C. Review team roles, human factors, and situational awareness required to
implement a proper ERM program.
D. Learn how good ERM practices save vessels}
7. What seems to be the cause if you hear a 'crackling' sound while standing watch
in the engine room occurring within a general service system centrifugal pump, the
most probable location of the noise would be the __________? {
A. Shaft sleeves
B. Discharge volutes
C. Wearing rings
D. Pump suction}
8. What would be the cause if you hear a 'crackling' sound while standing watch in
the engine room coming from a centrifugal pump casing within a general service
system, the most probable cause of the noise would be __________? {
A. insufficient packing
B. an oversized lantern ring
C. excessive suction lift

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D. None of the choices}
9. Identify the cause if you hear a 'crackling' noise while standing watch in the
engine room coming from a centrifugal pump within a general service system, the
most probable cause of the problem would be __________? {
A. insufficient speed
B. cavitation
C. excess discharge pressure
D. excessive net positive suction head}
10. Identify the usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal pump can be checked
by examining the pump and measuring __________? {
A. noise and vibration
B. an increase in discharge pressure
C. an increase in suction pressure
D. lifting of the relief valve}
11. What would be the causes that reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration
and noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump, results from cavitation in the fluid
being pumped. What will be your next move? {
A. make all effort to remove vapor pockets
B. make all effort to remove water hammer action
C. make all effort to remove fluid friction
D. make all effort to remove steam knock}
CO4 LO4.2 Operation 12.What management relate to the non-technical skills associated with the social
plan/checklist interaction between team members, situation awareness? {
making
A. Principles of resource management
B. Principles of ISM
C. Principles of SMS
D. None of the choices

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13.What could be the first and most important step to master the watchkeeping
procedure and to enhance your duties a watch is to have a very strong and must
know the basic s of the machine and their operations? {
A. Knowledge is the base
B. Follow your instincts.
C. Touch
D. Hearing}
14. What could be the cause, if the brine level of a low-pressure distilling plant is
above the sight glass, which action should be taken? {
A. Do nothing as this is the normal operating level.
B. Reduce the feed rate and check the brine eductor system.
C. The brine overflow weir should be raised to allow greater outflow.
D. The brine section should be drained down a minimum of 6 inches below the
seawater heater bundle}
15. What could be your immediate action while standing watch at sea, a main
engine bearing high temperature alarm has just been indicated on the control
panel. ______? {
A. immediately notify the bridge
B. decrease the main engine speed to idle.
C. increase the speed of the lube oil supply pump.
D. verify the main engine lube oil coolers are functioning properly}
16. What could be your immediate action if just received a call from the watch
stander in the engine room reporting that a high temperature alarm for a main
engine bearing has just sounded. Your next instruction to the watch stander
should be to _________? {
A. immediately notify the bridge

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B. check the status of the lube oil coolers
C. increase the speed of the lube oil supply pump
D. bring the main engine speed to "idle"}
17.What could be the commonly said on ships that to become a good
watchkeeper, an engineer must use all the 6 senses? {
A. Knowledge is the base.
B. Follow your instincts.
C. Touch
D. Hearing}
18. What could be your immediate action if you hear a 'crackling' sound while
standing watch in the engine room occurring within a general service system
centrifugal pump, what would be your next action? {
A. Replace shaft sleeves
B. Change shaft packing gland
C. Check the wearing rings.
D. Check the probable location of the noise would be the pump suction}

19.What would be the watchkeeping procedures in engine room? {

A. Go by the book.
B. Interpreting logbook
C. All the choices
D. Clear communication}
20. What are the important point that needs to be considered by the ship ‘s
engineer before starts the voyage? {
A. Sound the tanks
B. Plan for expected bunker.
C. All the choices

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D. Check voyage plan for expected Emission Control areas the ship will be
entering}
21. What would you do prior to relieving the watch should first check the fire room
status by verifying the boiler steam drum level after checking that the plant has a
low load what will be your next move? {
A. Add lube oil temperature.
B. Reduce fuel pressure to the burners
C. Increase water drum level
D. Shift steam atomization temperature to the mechanical atomizers}
22. What are the pre-departure checklist? {
A. All the choices
B. Check the hull for cracks or other damage.
C. Make sure the steering and throttle controls are operating properly.
D. Check electrical system and that all the lights are working properly}

23.What would be the critical operation onboard ships which requires receiving oil
safety into the ships without causing an overflow of oil? {
A. Anchoring operation
B. Bunkering operation
C. Docking operation
D. Undocking operation}
24.What would be the plans should be directed at achieving the following aims? {
A. Rescue and treatment of casualties
B. Safeguarding others
C. Minimizing damage to property to property and the environment.
D. All the choices}

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25. Determine the extent of lube oil system contamination you would
__________? {
A. watch for variations in the lube oil pump discharge pressure
B. observe the oil flow in the sight glasses
C. inspect the purifier for separated foreign matter
D. maintain a close watch on bearing temperatures}
26.How do you make Fire escape plan? {
A. Know where the fire scape is located.
B. Keep the fire escape free of obstructions.
C. Keep the fire exit illuminated.
D. All the choices
27.What are the steps to create an emergency evacuation plan? {
A. Determine evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments.
B. Implement a clear chain of command and designation of the person authorized
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to order an evacuation.
C. Create procedures to account for all crew after an emergency evacuation.
D. All the choices}
CO4 LO4.3 Performing 28. Explain the mandatory requirement of SOLAS convention described in
developed Regulation 15 of Chapter II? {
operation
plan/checklist A. Fire Control Plan
B. Ship operation plan
C. Emergency control plan
D. Contingency plan}
29. Explain the taking over the watch while vessel is operating at sea speed you
find the D.C. heater level to be dropping slowly. Which components should be
checked immediately? {
A. Auxiliary condenser recirculation valve. Failure to properly set may prevent

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proper flow through the condensate line.
B. Makeup feed valve. Improper operation may prohibit the necessary addition of
distilled water to the system.
C. D.C. heater spill valve. If this valve, or its bypass is opened, large amounts of
water may be directed to the distilled water tank.
D. All the choices are correct and together provide the necessary means to control
the water levels throughout the condensate and feedwater systems}

30. What action in assuming the in-port watch of a tank vessel while cargo
operations are in progress, with the main engine and reduction gear secured you
notice a substantial rise in the reduction gear lube oil sump level. Which
components or conditions should be checked immediately? {
A. Inspect proper line-up of lube oil service pump bypass system.
B. Confirm with the deck officer that there has been a change in the vessel's trim.
C. Verify that there is no rotation of the propulsion equipment and the gravity
tank is empty.
D. All the choices}
31. What seems despite troubleshooting the system, the watch engineer has been
unable to transfer fuel to the settler while underway. As the settler level is
becoming dangerously low, the engineer should now __________? {
A. repeat all the steps he has taken.
B. call out other engineers for assistance
C. utilize a portable rubber impeller transfer pump.
D. secure each propulsion boiler}
32. Which steam plant watch operating condition will require priority attention
over the other conditions listed? {
A. High level hydrazine dosing tank

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B. High level lube oil storage tank
C. Low sewage tank chlorination section level
D. Low lube oil level in the operating feed pump}
33.Which steam plant watch operating condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed? {
A. Low level in lube oil sludge tank
B. High level in lube oil in storage tank
C. Low level effluent in chlorination section of sewage tank
D. High bilge water level throughout engine room}
34.Which steam plant watch operating condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed? {
A. Low level, lube oil gravity tank
B. High level, lube oil storage tank
C. Low level, chlorination section of the sewage tank
D. Low lube oil level to operating, chemical dosing pump}
35.What would be your immediate action in-port watch onboard a tank vessel
while cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking gear engaged and running,
you notice a 200 gallon drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump level. Which
components or conditions should be checked immediately? {
A. Inspect proper line-up of lube oil service pumps.
B. Confirm with deck officer that there was a change in vessel trim.
C. Verify the correct line-up of the lube oil transfer tank gravity overflow line.
D. All the above are correct}
36. What would be the action to be taken if the steam propelled tank ship is
operating at sea and despite troubleshooting the system by all the vessel's
engineers, the transfer of fuel to the settler has not been possible and the settler
will be empty in a few minutes, as the watch engineer, your NEXT step should be

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to __________? {
A. repeat all the steps that have been taken to determine the cause of the
problem.
B. call out other engineers for assistance.
C. line up the diesel cold start system
D. stop the main engine and secure the generator}
37. Tell me what steam plant operating condition will require priority adjustment
over the other situations listed to maintain good operational capability of the
plant? {
A. Transfer low level of lube oil in cleansing tank
B. Reduce high level of lube oil in storage tank.
C. Treat low level effluent in chlorination section of sewage tank.
D. Adjust high water level in main propulsion boiler}
38.Tell me what steam plant operating condition requires priority attention over
the other conditions listed to maintain plant efficiency during operation? {
A. Maintain high level main condenser.
B. Reduce high lube oil storage tank level.
C. Transfer low sewage tank chlorination section level
D. Open vapor issuing from deaerating heater vent}
39.dentify a gravity type lube oil system, a remote pressure sensing device is
installed at the point of highest static head pressure on the main unit to enable the
watch engineer to __________. I. be certain that the bearings are being
adequately lubricated II. determine if there is sufficient lube oil pressure to the
main engine? {
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II

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D. Neither I nor II}
40.Identify a gravity type lube oil system, a remote pressure sensing device is
installed on the main unit to enable the watch engineer to __________? {I.
determine if there is sufficient lube oil flow to the main engine II. be certain that
the bearings are being adequately lubricated.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II}
41.Which steam plant watch operating condition will require immediate attention
over the other situations listed while transiting in a heavy traffic canal? {
A. Refill low oil level in the steering gear sumps
B. Reduce high lube oil level in all storage tanks.
C. Low level effluent in chlorination section of sewage tank
D. Low bilge water levels throughout entire engine room}
42.What would your action while standing your engine room watch at sea, you
notice the D.C. heater level is gradually dropping as indicated by the remote level
indicator. Which of the following actions should you take?
A. Do nothing as this is a common marine plant occurrence.
B. Immediately open the automatic make-up feed bypass valve.
C. Check the condensate level in both the main and auxiliary condenser hotwells.
D. Immediately stop the main engine}
43.Tell me if a boiler water gage glasses should be blown down when level inside is
in accurate in your standard what does this action __________? {
A. when you are in doubt about the water level
B. twice each day on the midnight and afternoon watches
C. every 12 hours of steady boiler steaming operation

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D. when the boiler water level changes in a steaming boiler}

44.Tell me if the engineer on watch has reason to doubt the accuracy of the water
level showing in the boiler gage glass, he should FIRST __________? {
A. open the auxiliary feed line.
B. blowdown the gage glass
C. replace the gage glass.
D. start the standby feed pump}
45.What would be your immediate action while on watch aboard a 900 psi (6.2
MPa) steam vessel, you suddenly hear a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise. Which
of the following actions should you take?
A. Vacate everyone from the engine room immediately, as this is the preliminary
signal that CO2 is about to be released.
B. Rapidly move towards the direction of the noise to investigate the probable
source.
C. Cautiously move towards the source of the noise, sweeping the beam of your
flashlight ahead of you.
D. Move away from the noise to find a broom, then cautiously advance, sweeping
the handle ahead of you to locate the source}
46. What would be tour immediate action while standing watch in the engine
room of a steam vessel while at normal sea speed, you notice that the condensate
temperature outlet of the air ejector condenser is fluctuating by approximately
12F. You should therefore ________? {
A. call the Chief Engineer immediately
B. only need to log the temperature and inform the watch engineer who will
relieve you
C. only need to add make-up feed to the system

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D. first determine whether the main condenser level is normal and steady}
47.What would be the process while standing watch underway at sea in the engine
room, there is a complete loss of electrical power. When power is restored, the
steering gear pump motor will _________? {
A. must be restarted from the steering gear room.
B. must be reset before restarting.
C. restart automatically because it utilizes an LVR controller
D. trip via the overload relay}

48. Can you explain the process while standing watch underway in the engine
room, failure of the normal power supply will cause the emergency generator to
provide power through __________? {
A. the main bus tie feeder
B. its output breaker and automatic bus transfer device
C. line connection feeder
D. power failure alarm bus}
49.Can you explain the process while standing watch in the engine room which of
the following actions should be taken to reestablish a 'blown' air ejector loop seal?
{
A. Decrease the steam pressure to the air ejector nozzles.
B. Shut off the steam to the second stage air ejector momentarily then open it
again.
C. Momentarily close the valve in the loop seal line, then reopen slowly.
~D. Increase the condensate flow through the air ejector}
50. What is the mandatory requirement of SOLAS convention described in
Regulation 15 of Chapter II? {
A. Fire Control Plan

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B. Ship operation plan
C. Emergency control plan
D. Contingency plan}
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Validated/Approved by:

ENGR. NORBERTO O. ECAT DR. OMAR C. MONZALES PhD MEMA

ENGR EDMON S ALOC Faculty/Course Area Chair Program Chair/Department Head
Course Chair

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